Understanding Stepfamilies: A practical guide for professionals working with blended families A practical guide for professionals working with blended families

Synopsis

Understanding Stepfamilies: A practical guide for professionals working with blended families A practical guide for professionals working with blended families by Lisa Doodson

Despite the growing number of step families, and the recognition that they experience unique difficulties related to their complex family dynamics, there is very little support available to them. In this practical, evidence-based guide Lisa Doodson offers a valuable resource for professionals working with stepfamilies, giving insight into their unique nature and guidance on how to provide more effective support and advice. In addition to the wealth of research and knowledge that the book shares, there are a range of case studies which illustrate issues that the different types of stepfamilies frequently face. Each chapter also contains practical tools and exercises that professionals can use with their clients to help facilitate change in the family unit, as well as interventions including mediation and group workshops, and more traditional counselling techniques. Understanding Stepfamilies is a must have resource for counsellors and therapists, social workers, local authorities, charities and teaching professionals working with stepfamilies.

About the Author

Lisa Doodson is one of the UK's foremost experts in the area of stepfamilies and a chartered psychologist working at Regents University London. Lisa also runs Happysteps.co.uk, offering online resources for stepfamilies and a range of services for both families and relationship professionals.